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Lift and redefine your facial contours with PDO threads at Renew Wellness & Aesthetics. This minimally invasive treatment helps address sagging cheeks, jowls, and loose skin while stimulating collagen for a firmer, smoother, more youthful appearance.

Lift Sagging Skin
Without Facelift Surgery

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are absorbable, medical-grade sutures placed beneath your skin to provide subtle lifting and stimulate collagen production. Depending on the thread type, they can reposition mildly sagging tissue or improve skin firmness. Commonly used on the cheeks, jawline, and neck, PDO threads offer a minimally invasive approach to facial rejuvenation without the need for traditional facelift surgery.

PDO Threads Treats:

Mild to moderate facial skin laxity
Sagging cheeks and midface tissues
Early jowling along the jawline
Loss of jawline definition
Loose skin beneath the chin
Drooping eyebrows and brow tails
Mild sagging around the lower face
Nasolabial folds associated with tissue descent
Marionette lines caused by sagging skin
Reduced skin firmness and elasticity

How Do PDO Threads Work?

PDO threads work through mechanical lifting and collagen stimulation. Barbed threads anchor beneath your skin to reposition the sagging tissue, while smooth threads primarily support skin rejuvenation. Once inserted, the PDO material triggers a healing response called neocollagenesis, stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Over six months, your body gradually breaks down the threads through hydrolysis. However, the newly formed collagen helps support skin firmness even after the threads have dissolved.

Benefits of PDO Threads:

Subtle lifting of mildly to moderately sagging facial tissues
A firmer, more defined jawline and facial contours
Immediate lifting effects with suitable barbed threads
Continued skin rejuvenation as new collagen develops
Natural-looking enhancement without altering your facial features
A minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery
No large incisions or general anesthesia
Minimal downtime compared with surgeries
Long-lasting improvements in facial definition

What Happens During
PDO Threads?

Your provider assesses facial laxity, marks the thread placement points, and cleanses your skin. After administering anesthesia, they insert PDO threads beneath your skin using a fine needle or blunt-tipped cannula. For lifting threads, they gently adjust the tension to reposition sagging tissue. The insertion tools are then removed, leaving the absorbable threads in place.

What to Expect
From Recovery

You can expect mild swelling, bruising, tenderness, and tightness for several days after PDO thread placement. You may also notice temporary dimpling or pulling sensations. Most patients resume light activities within 24 to 48 hours. Avoid strenuous exercise, massage, excessive chewing, and pressure on treated areas for one to two.

Expected Results From
PDO Threads

You may notice an immediate lifting effect with barbed PDO threads, while improvements in skin firmness develop over two to three months as collagen production increases. The results last 6 to 12 months, depending on thread type, treatment area, and individual factors. Maintenance treatments may be recommended every 12 to 18 months to help preserve your results.

FAQs

How Are PDO Threads Different From a Surgical Facelift?

A facelift surgically repositions deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin, producing more substantial, longer-lasting changes. PDO threads provide a more modest lift without extensive surgery. They’re generally better suited to early signs of sagging rather than advanced aging.

Will I Be Able to Feel the Threads Beneath My Skin?

You may initially notice mild tightness or a pulling sensation, particularly when making facial expressions. These sensations usually diminish as your tissues settle. Persistent pain, visible threads, or pronounced irregularities should be evaluated by your provider.

Will PDO Threads Make My Face Look Unnatural?

Properly selected and placed threads should create subtle improvements. At Renew Wellness & Aesthetics, our physician-led team follows The Natural Oklahoma Look, emphasizing balanced contours and enhancements that preserve your natural facial expressions.

Schedule Your Consultation for
PDO Threads in Oklahoma City

If you’re noticing sagging skin or less definition around your jawline, PDO threads may help you achieve a firmer, more refreshed appearance. At Renew Wellness & Aesthetics, powered by Formula Wellness, our physician-led team carefully plans each treatment around your facial anatomy and the results you want, with an emphasis on a naturally refreshed look. Schedule your PDO threads in Oklahoma City today.

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